SURF Eligibility

Acceptance into Scripps Research's SURF program is awarded on a competitive basis to undergraduate students who:

• Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (bachelor's or associate's) or will be in the process of transferring between institutions during the summer (won’t be enrolled at either institution during the summer);
• Are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, U.S. nationals, or international students who are enrolled in a U.S. college;
• Can fully participate in all aspects of the program (40 hours per week for 10 weeks);
• Have a strong interest in pursuing graduate studies in chemical and biological sciences; and
• Have a GPA ≥ 3.0.